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Upcoming Events at Sacred Roots

Date: February 3, 2019 Time/duration of event: 3 – 6pm Suggested donation: $35-$50 An Introduction to Erotic Blueprints There is a science and strategy to achieving sexual fulfillment. This is an introduction to Erotic Blueprints™, a new discovery in sexuality that demystifies arousal. Whether single or a couple, by knowing your type you’ll be able to: ~Discover your how your nervous system is wired for pleasure and arousal. ~Become more sexually alive & expressed. ~Have a language & deep understanding of your needs & desires. ~Bring compassion, understanding and connection to your relationship with yourself & partners. ~Build the skills & tools you need for pleasure mastery. This is a consent led lecture style class with a live demonstration & other learning opportunities. Jessie Fresh is a licensed Sexual Empowerment Coach that specializes in Erotic Blueprint education. She helps her clients understand their unique arousal wiring, so that they can experience magnetic attraction, sexual aliveness, and loving connection. Her mission is to help people end unnecessary suffering, shame, and guilt in their sexuality by providing the tools, skills and education for ultimate empowerment.

Sunday 1/20/2019 8-9:30PM Suggested Donation: $20 In this Full Moon Gentle yoga and sound healing class we welcome all levels and/or no experience is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to feel relaxed and supported as we stretch, breath, and embrace energetic healing through sound. This is a safe space to release any stagnation that causes unease in our body, mind and soul. Join us as we open up to clarity and inner peace. Jasmine Canales is a Long Beach local and has been teaching a variety of yoga modalities since 2011. She has obtained a 500hr certificate through Anahata yoga and wellness where she studied Hatha yoga and reiki. Her love for healing and mindfulness has allowed her to became certified in children’s yoga where she has expanded her practice in the early childhood education field. Jasmine loves music, and sharing what has helped her to find peace and wholeness within her community.

Our Story Welcome to our Collective! We are a group of passionate yoga teachers offering weekly classes in a variety of styles. Hosted by Sacred Roots, a holistic healing center in the heart of Long Beach. Please check out our current schedule, or even better drop by for a class! How to take class at Yoga Collective: Buy classes online Register for classes online Don’t forget to bring your mat Arrive 10 minutes early.

3/6/2019-4/10/2019 7:00 PM 8:30 PM (6 Wednesday Evenings ) CAYCE HOWE, SENIOR TEACHER An open heart is a universal component of all wisdom traditions and yet each one has a unique way to uncover our innate well of love. In this six week course we will learn meditation practices from a variety of traditions that are sure to move us towards a greater peace in our every day lives. The kind heart is the key to a calm mind, creating a suitable environment for realization to take place. The kind heart is also our best friend as we navigate the challenges of simply being a human during some charged times. What can love not make better? Please join us, as we join hearts. Schedule: 7-8:30pm for 6 weeks on Wednesday Evenings from March 6th to April 10th. Cost: This class is a Dana based class. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Dana means giving. The suggested donation for this class series, which includes 6 classes, is $180 dollars. $30 per person of an average size class at InsightLA covers the cost of paying teachers, administrators, rent and outreach, as well as covering the participation of students who will pay less. Please give generously. Your act of generosity is significant. The Buddha taught that all of the beautiful qualities of heart and mind begin with generosity: Generosity dissolves the separation of self and other… Giver receiver and gift intertwined. Everyone has a role to play in supporting the whole community practicing to their fullest potential. At InsightLA, we’re dedicated to creating a safe and welcome, open and equitable community that stands firmly against all racial, gender, economic, or religious bias. InsightLA works to protect the safety of all students. We reserve the right to remove any student from any class, sitting group, retreat, or any event if the student is disruptive to the safe learning environment we maintain for all. InsightLA reserves the right to cancel a class or special event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If InsightLA cancels an event you’ve registered for, you will be offered a full refund. If an event has to be postponed for any reason, you will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer your registration to the same event at the new, future date.

WENDY BLOCK, SENIOR TEACHER, CAYCE HOWE, SENIOR TEACHER LIEN-CHI “LC” TRAN Long Beach is one of InsightLA’s longest running satellite Sanghas. With weekly Sunday Sits for nearly 5 years it has grown into a flourishing community of practitioners. The group meets at the beautiful and energized Sacred Roots Hollistic Healing Center located minutes away from the beach in the Belmont Heights neighborhood. The Long Beach Sangha is dedicated to deepening their spiritual practice with ongoing classes, retreats and workshops. We also meet regularly for community events including movie nights, summer BBQ’s, field trips to neighboring monasteries and hikes. The Sangha is guided by Senior InsightLA teachers, Wendy Block and Cayce Howe as well as Lien-Chi “LC” Tran. Both have spent decades dedicated to their practice. In addition, amazing guest teachers visit year round to keep the teaching fresh and exciting. Everyone is welcome!! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/sundaysitlongbeach/?ref=bookmarks Have Questions? You can reach out to Cayce at Cayce@InsightLA.org InsightLA is a community of people dedicated to maintaining a safe and welcome, open and diverse environment that stands firmly against all racial, gender, economic, or religious bias.

Six Week Compassionate Communication Course Six Mondays February 11th- March 25, 7-9pm Learn how to effectively communicate with others and handle conflict with mindfulness, nonviolence, compassion, and other heart based practices. Based on the principles and teachings of Non Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg; this course will give you the tools and practices to become a better communicator and listener. Facilitated by Rachel Bennish and Jenny Ahn COURSE TEXTBOOK: Non Violent Communication; A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg *Students are expected to purchase this book separately and read assigned chapters to support practices, games, and discussions each class week. Who is this for? *You want to improve your communication skills and develop tools for healthier relationships with family, friends and co-workers *You are seeking skills to empathize and deeply understand others and yourself *You would like to stay peaceful in the face of judgment, criticism, and anger *You want to become a better listener * You are ready to positively shift how you communicate with others and yourself. *You want a deeper connection with the people you come across daily. *You want to be in touch with your feelings *You want to be in tune with your needs and how to express them in a constructive way. *You are a parent and would like to embody a new way of communicating with your children and set a new example for your family What to Expect: *Weekly exercises and practices to develop compassionate communication skills *Understand your own feelings and needs as well as tuning into others’ *Interactive partner and group work *Sacred Space & Confidential learning environment *Develop skills to communicate with others on a deeper level *Re-evaluate old patterns of communication that are not serving ourselves and our relationships *Listen more attentively to others with compassion and empathy Cost: $122-166 (Sliding scale) Payment and e-mail confirmation due to hold a spot. RSVP by e-mailing Jenny & Rachel at nvclongbeach@gmail.com Pay at squarespace https://squareup.com/store/JennyAhn/item/week-mindful-communication-course Limited Spots Available When and Where: Sacred Roots Holistic Healing Mondays Feb 11th-March 18th 7-9pm ( 2 hrs) *** Any cancellations much be done no later than 10 days prior to the classes start date for half reimbursement. Unfortunately there will be no refunds after that mark or once the class has begun. *** If you know you will be missing 2 classes or more, we recommend taking this class at another time. Jenny and Rachel have been leading Compassionate Communication courses, workshops, book readings, and practice groups in the Long Beach area since 2015. They are the co-founders of NVC Long Beach; the local chapter for those interested in learning, practicing, and sharing the principles and teachings of Nonviolent Communication. Jenny has been teaching yoga and practicing Ayurvedic medicine over the past ten years. She has been actively taking workshops, classes, and studying non-violent communication and sees the value and benefit to her community. She is dedicated to sharing the gifts of communicating empathically and becoming a

Reiki and Sacred Sound Bath with Janell Shun and guest 1/25 7:30pm-9pm $25-$35 LOVE EXCHANGE Reiki can help everyone including persons: * with emotional blockages/suppressed feelings * who have physical discomfort or pain * that are suffering from illness * who are stressed or have trouble sleeping * who suffer from depression/anxiety * who seek mental clarity * who want to feel energized and balanced * who are cleansing/ detoxifying their bodies Sacred Healing Tools such as Planetary Tuned Gongs, Shamanic Drumming, Full Moon Singing Bowls, Chimes and our voices will be used to clear and heal for our highest good. Sound Healing Benefits: – Strengthening Nervous and Glandular System – Mental Clarity – Releases toxing from the cells of the body – Releases energetic blockages – Releases emotional blockages – Deep Relaxation – Deep inner peace – Releases of energetic blockages and emotional blockages – Chakra Balancing – Feeling of Unity…Oneness… – Amazing Beings including Humans – Clear out old patterns and blocks from your body enabling healing BRING: -YOGA MAT -BLANKET -SMALL PILLOW -CRYSTALS, PICTURES…ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECHARGE JANELL SHUN, is a Reiki Master. Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Force Energy. “Rei” mean something that is Universal and “Ki” means Energy. You may also be familiar with the terms “Chi” (Chinese) or “Prana” (Sanskrit). Simply, Reiki means Universal Energy. As a Reiki Master, Janell is able to tap Universal Energy and channel it through her hands and pass it to the receiver by a technique of “laying hands.” The healing energy displaces and replaces negative energy with a positive energy. This helps to relieve physical and emotional ailments and promotes self-healing in your body. For more details please go to: www.4thChakraWellness.com

This long running monthly event in #LongBeach at Sacred Roots Holistic Healing brings the community together for an activating, cleansing and relaxing experience through Sacred Sound and Meditation. Sacred Roots provides a perfect, supportive environment to explore your inner world whether you are a seasoned sound healing explorer or brand new!

The first part of the session will be a Vocal Group Toning experience with guided imagery that will rejuvenate and balance the body’s energy centers. You will learn to use your voice for self-for healing. Past sessions have included a mix of toning vowel sounds for the energy centers,…

Group meditation and informational talk on topics of mindfulness
Keep up your current practice or establish a new one! Come together with like minded people as we meditate and discuss prinicples of mindfulness together. No meditation experience necessary.

The life-giving sonic Vibrations are wonderfully able to soothe the body, mind, and soul. Let the music take your mind, and your body becomes a vessel for this beautiful life's energy to actually travel through our souls, once we surrender to the flow. SoulSonic Hatha Flow will become a moment in time for each of us to tap into ourselves. Allowing the music to move you through a gentle grounding flow, all the while connecting us to our breath & releasing
us from our thoughts. Groove is in the heart. All are welcome.

Considered one of the most popular yoga styles, this class will focus on synchronizing breath with movement, while transitioning from one pose to the next in a seamless way.
This dynamic flow class is strengthening for the body and mind alike, and will leave you feeling energized.

The life-giving sonic Vibrations are wonderfully able to soothe the body, mind, and soul. Let the music take your mind, and your body becomes a vessel for this beautiful life's energy to actually travel through our souls, once we surrender to the flow. SoulSonic Hatha Flow will become a moment in time for each of us to tap into ourselves. Allowing the music to move you through a gentle grounding flow, all the while connecting us to our breath & releasing
us from our thoughts. Groove is in the heart. All are welcome.

This Yoga class combines asanas with conscious breathing and focus to develop strength, flexibility and mental clarity. Building alignment and body awareness through the exploration of varied postures. Let this practice enrich and create a balance of strength and flexibility in the body as well as a balance of effort and surrender. Breathe, Center, Relax and Smile 🙂

Group meditation and informational talk on topics of mindfulness
Keep up your current practice or establish a new one! Come together with like minded people as we meditate and discuss prinicples of mindfulness together. No meditation experience necessary.

This 6-week class is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators who want to refresh the fundamentals of their practice. In this class you will learn to reduce your stress and gain more happiness by:

1. Developing a healthier relationship with your thoughts 2. Developing more balance with your emotions 3. Being more in touch with your body and mind.

These classes provide our students with a supportive environment. Our teachers tailor their instructions to meet the specific needs of participants. In a step-by-step process students learn the nuts and bolts of insight meditation and basic mindfulness practice.

There are six weekly classes that take place on Tuesday evenings from 7p - 8:45pm January 15th to February 19th.

The life-giving sonic Vibrations are wonderfully able to soothe the body, mind, and soul. Let the music take your mind, and your body becomes a vessel for this beautiful life's energy to actually travel through our souls, once we surrender to the flow. SoulSonic Hatha Flow will become a moment in time for each of us to tap into ourselves. Allowing the music to move you through a gentle grounding flow, all the while connecting us to our breath & releasing
us from our thoughts. Groove is in the heart. All are welcome.

Considered one of the most popular yoga styles, this class will focus on synchronizing breath with movement, while transitioning from one pose to the next in a seamless way.
This dynamic flow class is strengthening for the body and mind alike, and will leave you feeling energized.

The life-giving sonic Vibrations are wonderfully able to soothe the body, mind, and soul. Let the music take your mind, and your body becomes a vessel for this beautiful life's energy to actually travel through our souls, once we surrender to the flow. SoulSonic Hatha Flow will become a moment in time for each of us to tap into ourselves. Allowing the music to move you through a gentle grounding flow, all the while connecting us to our breath & releasing
us from our thoughts. Groove is in the heart. All are welcome.

This Yoga class combines asanas with conscious breathing and focus to develop strength, flexibility and mental clarity. Building alignment and body awareness through the exploration of varied postures. Let this practice enrich and create a balance of strength and flexibility in the body as well as a balance of effort and surrender. Breathe, Center, Relax and Smile 🙂

Come explore the power of vibrational sound healing
with Certified Sound Healer and Musician Lynda Arnold.

The first part of the session will be a Group Toning experience with
guided imagery that will rejuvenate and balance the body’s energy centers.
In the second part of the session, Lynda will play her set of
14 Healing Tibetan Singing Bowls, chimes, tuning forks, flutes, voice
and shruti box to help guide everyone in a relaxing music meditation.
Tuning fork treatments will be offered to assist in calming the nervous system.

Group meditation and informational talk on topics of mindfulness
Keep up your current practice or establish a new one! Come together with like minded people as we meditate and discuss prinicples of mindfulness together. No meditation experience necessary.

In this Full Moon Gentle yoga and sound healing class we welcome all levels and/or no experience is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to feel relaxed and supported as we stretch, breath, and embrace energetic healing through sound. This is a safe space to release any stagnation that causes unease in our body, mind and soul. Join us as we open up to clarity and inner peace.

Jasmine Canales is a Long Beach local and has been teaching a variety of yoga modalities since 2011. She has obtained a 500hr certificate through Anahata yoga and wellness where she studied Hatha yoga and reiki. Her love for healing and mindfulness has allowed her to became certified in children’s yoga where she has expanded her practice in the early childhood education field. Jasmine loves music, and sharing what has helped her to find peace and wholeness within her community.

This 6-week class is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators who want to refresh the fundamentals of their practice. In this class you will learn to reduce your stress and gain more happiness by:

1. Developing a healthier relationship with your thoughts 2. Developing more balance with your emotions 3. Being more in touch with your body and mind.

These classes provide our students with a supportive environment. Our teachers tailor their instructions to meet the specific needs of participants. In a step-by-step process students learn the nuts and bolts of insight meditation and basic mindfulness practice.

There are six weekly classes that take place on Tuesday evenings from 7p - 8:45pm January 15th to February 19th.

The life-giving sonic Vibrations are wonderfully able to soothe the body, mind, and soul. Let the music take your mind, and your body becomes a vessel for this beautiful life's energy to actually travel through our souls, once we surrender to the flow. SoulSonic Hatha Flow will become a moment in time for each of us to tap into ourselves. Allowing the music to move you through a gentle grounding flow, all the while connecting us to our breath & releasing
us from our thoughts. Groove is in the heart. All are welcome.

Considered one of the most popular yoga styles, this class will focus on synchronizing breath with movement, while transitioning from one pose to the next in a seamless way.
This dynamic flow class is strengthening for the body and mind alike, and will leave you feeling energized.

The life-giving sonic Vibrations are wonderfully able to soothe the body, mind, and soul. Let the music take your mind, and your body becomes a vessel for this beautiful life's energy to actually travel through our souls, once we surrender to the flow. SoulSonic Hatha Flow will become a moment in time for each of us to tap into ourselves. Allowing the music to move you through a gentle grounding flow, all the while connecting us to our breath & releasing
us from our thoughts. Groove is in the heart. All are welcome.

This Yoga class combines asanas with conscious breathing and focus to develop strength, flexibility and mental clarity. Building alignment and body awareness through the exploration of varied postures. Let this practice enrich and create a balance of strength and flexibility in the body as well as a balance of effort and surrender. Breathe, Center, Relax and Smile 🙂

To further enhance this experience, Master Reiki Healer, Janell Shun, will provide individual mini healing sessions that will give you a boost of positive energy that will help balance your chakras and help heal physical and emotional ailments.

The combination of both healing modalities will not only leave you extremely relaxed and energized.

Group meditation and informational talk on topics of mindfulness
Keep up your current practice or establish a new one! Come together with like minded people as we meditate and discuss prinicples of mindfulness together. No meditation experience necessary.

This 6-week class is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators who want to refresh the fundamentals of their practice. In this class you will learn to reduce your stress and gain more happiness by:

1. Developing a healthier relationship with your thoughts 2. Developing more balance with your emotions 3. Being more in touch with your body and mind.

These classes provide our students with a supportive environment. Our teachers tailor their instructions to meet the specific needs of participants. In a step-by-step process students learn the nuts and bolts of insight meditation and basic mindfulness practice.

There are six weekly classes that take place on Tuesday evenings from 7p - 8:45pm January 15th to February 19th.

The life-giving sonic Vibrations are wonderfully able to soothe the body, mind, and soul. Let the music take your mind, and your body becomes a vessel for this beautiful life's energy to actually travel through our souls, once we surrender to the flow. SoulSonic Hatha Flow will become a moment in time for each of us to tap into ourselves. Allowing the music to move you through a gentle grounding flow, all the while connecting us to our breath & releasing
us from our thoughts. Groove is in the heart. All are welcome.

Considered one of the most popular yoga styles, this class will focus on synchronizing breath with movement, while transitioning from one pose to the next in a seamless way.
This dynamic flow class is strengthening for the body and mind alike, and will leave you feeling energized.

The life-giving sonic Vibrations are wonderfully able to soothe the body, mind, and soul. Let the music take your mind, and your body becomes a vessel for this beautiful life's energy to actually travel through our souls, once we surrender to the flow. SoulSonic Hatha Flow will become a moment in time for each of us to tap into ourselves. Allowing the music to move you through a gentle grounding flow, all the while connecting us to our breath & releasing
us from our thoughts. Groove is in the heart. All are welcome.